If Facebook is the grandmother of social media, then Instagram is your cool cold-pressed juice drinking older sister. I’m a little overwhelmed these days with copious amounts of worthless material available at every click. What matters anymore? Every feed seems to be plagued with advertisements, and it seems like every blogger posts endless iterations of the same photo. […]
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New month, new tunes. Here’s what I’m listening to on repeat.
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Life is better organized. This is stage one in a new organization series, which spotlights common messy areas. First stop is the notorious desk drawer. An easy catch-all, my drawers often end up looking like hurricane victims. But, with a simple system, we can alleviate those extraneous Post-it notes and iPad chargers. What you need: Container […]
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My life consists of a constant stream of assignments, exams, and calendars. It’s easy to get caught up in petty tasks, and I find myself forgetting that there is a world outside of South Bend, Indiana. Mornings are usually rushed, so any semblance of a routine is usually thrown out of the window when I snooze […]
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It’s easy to get into a rut. A work-out rut, a style rut, a beauty rut, the list goes on. Believe it or not, I often find myself in a shopping rut. Stores seem to produce the same, boring merchandise season after season, with only a slight variation in color or style. YOU CAN RISE […]
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There is no better (holiday) retail experience than Barneys New York. In fact, they turn shopping into a fine craft. I attribute my entire beauty career to my mother and Barneys New York. She bought me my first lipgloss (Risky Business) at the NARS counter at age 11, and it’s been a slippery slope ever since. Eight […]
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Bid adieu to your feeble gift-giving ways of the past. Christmas is here, so you better get shoppin’. Picking out gifts for the important men in your life can be tricky. Let’s make it simple. click me! new balance / card holder / alarm clock / bkr / sweater / headphones / socks WHERE TO FIND […]
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Bid adieu to your feeble gift-giving ways of the past. Christmas is here, so you better get shoppin’. Oh hint hint… scroll down for a giveaway you won’t want to miss. click me! necklace /// pouch /// glossier /// scarf /// notepad GIVEAWAY! 9th & Elm is hosting a giveaway for AYNIB readers. There is a first place […]
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Last week, I had the privilege to attend a lecture by Mary Dillon, CEO of Ulta Beauty. As expected, she was perfectly coiffed and extremely poised. However, it was her passion for success that drew me to her immediately. A first generation college graduate, Dillon has worked for major companies all across the board, ranging […]
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Things I’m learning this fall: 1) Leaves actually change color. 2) There is a temperature below 50 degrees. 3) I need to buy a coat. Aside from the culture/weather shock I’m experiencing from my recent move to the Midwest, I’ve compiled some great tunes (new and old) in the last month or so, and assembled […]
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ALL YOU NEED IS BLUSH 